Ethics & Beneficence Flashcards
Beneficence
Do not harm people.
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An acronym used to remember the ethical guidelines so that participants don’t get harmed in an experiment.
Confidentiality
Participant private details should not be published.
Informed Consent
Participants understand what the study entails and have agreed to take part.
Withdrawal Rights
Members can leave the study at any time if they wish to do so.
Deception
Subjects can’t be decepted unless it is the nature of the experiment.
Voluntary Participation
The participant is in no way being forced or coerced to engage in the experiment.
Debriefing
After the study ends subjects are given information about the experiment and are offered support (eg.therapy) if needed.